Motobu Chōki
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| Death | 80 years ago |
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| Date of birth | April 5,1870 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Born | Shuri |
| Naha | |
| Okinawa | |
| Japan | |
| Date of died | April 15,1944 |
| Died | Shuri |
| Naha | |
| Okinawa | |
| Japan | |
| Notable students | Hironori Ōtsuka |
| Tatsuo Shimabuku | |
| Teachers | Ankō Itosu |
| Matsumura Sōkon | |
| Kōsaku Matsumora | |
| Siblings | Motobu Chōyū |
| Books | Okinawan Kempo |
| Martial Artists of Ryukyu: A Legacy by Motobu Choki | |
| Style | Shuri-te |
| Tomari-te | |
| Motobu-ryū | |
| Rank | Motobu-ryū |
| Teacher | Sōkon Matsumura |
| Pechin | |
| Ankō Itosu | |
| Kosaku Matsumora | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 521497 |
Motobu Chōki Life story
Motobu Chōki was an Okinawan karate master and founder of Motobu-ryū. He was born into a branch of the Ryukyuan royal family, and at the age of 12, he and his older brother Motobu Chōyū invited Ankō Itosu to learn karate. Chōyū was also a noted martial artist.
Motobu Chōki Photos
